譯文一

In Weifang,Shandong, kites are not only for entertainment.It also symbolizes the cultureof the city. Weifang is known as the“capital of kites” with a history ofnearly 2,400 years in flyingkites. Itis saidthat the ancient Chinesephilosopher Motze took three years tomake the first kite right in Weifang. It felland broke,however, on its first day of flying. Some alsobelives that it was thecarpenter LuBan that fist invented the kite.It’s said that his kite was madeof wood and bamboo and it landedafter three days’ flying.

譯文二（文都版）

In the city of Weifang, Shandong province, kites are not just toys, but also a sign of the city culture. Weifang is famous for "the kite", having a history of nearly 2400 years of flying kites. It is said that the ancient Chinese philosophers spent three years on making the first kite in the world , but the first day of the flying kites had dropped and broken. Some people believe that the kite was invented by ancient Chinese carpenter, Lu Ban. It has been said that his kite is made of wood and bamboo, falling to the ground after flying three days.

譯文三（文都版）

In Weifang Ctiy, a town in Shandong Province, flying kites are not just toys, but also a sign of the city culture. Weifang Ctiy is famous for "the flying kites", which has a flying history of nearly 2400 years. Legend has it that the ancient Chinese philosopher — Mozi, in Weifang Ctiy, had spend three years to make the first flying kite in the worl. However, the flying kite had dropped and been broken on the first flying day. Some people believe that the kites are invented by ancient Chinese carpenter---Luban. Bcecase it is said that his kite has been made of wood and bamboo, which has been flying for three days in the sky before it fall to the ground.